GBP/USD tumbles: Investors lose confidence in UK fiscal sustainability
The GBP/USD pair declined to 1.3366 on Wednesday, reflecting intensified selling pressure on the pound. Sterling’s weakness stems from a sharp rise in UK government bond yields and broader global concerns regarding fiscal stability.
The yield on 30-year gilts climbed to 5.695%, marking its highest level in 25 years. This surge highlights mounting borrowing costs and raises the risk of a debt spiral. Higher yields increase debt-servicing expenses, potentially forcing the government to borrow additional funds and further pushing yields upward. Read more…
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling recovery seems brittle as gilt yields edge higher
After falling more than 1% and registering its biggest one-day loss since April on Tuesday, GBP/USD touched its lowest level since early August at 1.3333 in the Asian session on Wednesday. Although the pair recovered above 1.3400 in the European trading hours, investors could refrain from betting on an extended rebound.
Growing concerns over the global fiscal health lifted borrowing costs of long-dated government bonds of major economies on Tuesday, opening the door for a flight to safety. Following Tuesday’s sharp increase, the yield on the 30-year UK gilt touched its highest level since 1998 at 5.75% early Wednesday before retreating. In turn, Pound Sterling found support and managed to erase its daily losses. Read more…
